Yangtze River Cruises

See China's famous sights on a cruise of the Yangtze River, which flows for nearly 4,000 miles across the country. Sailings typically travel between Beijing and Shanghai and include hotel stays in both cities.

Guided group sightseeing excursions in Beijing takes you to the 15th-century Forbidden City and to enormous Tiananmen Square. Top attractions in Shanghai include the waterfront Bund district and tranquil Yuyuan Garden. You can enjoy an operatic performance in Beijing and an acrobatic demonstration in Shanghai.

You'll also travel to a segment of the Great Wall, and to Xian to see the famous army of life-size terra-cotta warriors that once guarded the tomb of an emperor. Some itineraries stop at Suzhou, called the "Venice of the East" due to its network of canals, and at Wuhan to see the ancient artifacts of the Hubei Provincial Museum.

View the mist-shrouded limestone precipices known as the Three Gorges and the Three Gorges Dam, which spans nearly a mile and stands 600 feet tall. Another noteworthy sight is Shibaozhai, home to a 12-story red pagoda perched on a cliff above the river.

You'll gain a deeper understanding of China's culture, history and people on your cruise, as guides in each destination share their expert knowledge and point out significant sights. Your hotel and riverboat accommodations, many meals and sightseeing excursions are covered in one rate paid in advance.

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Save up to 30% on 2019 Uniworld river cruises. Expires March 31.
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Travelers age 17 and under save $500 per person off Abercrombie & Kent family departures.
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Receive a free $100 onboard credit per stateroom on all Viking sailings when you book at least 30 days in advance. This offer is combinable with all Viking offers.
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Past passengers save $100 to $200 per person off any Viking cruise. Offer applies to guests who have traveled with Viking within the past two years.
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Travel with Globus in 2019 or later and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Globus or its sister brands Avalon Waterways, Cosmos and Monograms.
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Travel with Cosmos in 2019 or later and receive a Welcome Back Credit of $100 to $250 per person after your trip. The credit can be applied toward a subsequent trip with Cosmos or its sister brands Globus, Avalon Waterways and Monograms.
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Save $200 per person when you book a group of six or more people on the same Alexander + Roberts trip. Other savings amounts are available for groups of three or more.
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Globus group discounts! Book 8 or more people on the same tour and each person saves 5% off the land price.
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Book two Globus tours traveling in the same year and save 5% off the land price of the second tour. Book three tours and save 5% off the second and third. Tours must all be booked at the same time to receive discount.
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Three people sharing one room on a Globus tour will save off the land price.
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Three people sharing one room on a Trafalgar tour will save off the land price.
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Group discounts! Book a group of 5-9 on the same Trafalgar tour and each person saves 5% off the land price. Further savings may be available for groups of 10 or more.
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Book two back-to-back Trafalgar tours of 7 days or longer and save up to 2.5% off the land price of the shorter tour.
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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.

Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.